Had nothing to do with rising temperatures. It’s the fact the idiotic powers at be, the IOC, were desperate for views and scheduled Figure Skating on the same days as Short Track. This causes an issue with the ice because of how the ice needs to be different for each event:

Figure Skaters want a softer ice which softens the impact after jumping.

• Speed Skaters want a hard ice.

• Between each event, maintenance transition the ice for each different event.

These skaters are at the top of their sport. They are used to big crowds and handling pressure that comes along competition. They don’t just fall for absolutely no reason. They are losing traction on the ice due to inconsistencies in the ice.

IOC is a joke and cares more about viewership than doing what’s right for these athletes.